My Last Christmas Candle (Maybe ...!)

 
Hi

I've got another candle to show you today, it may be my last this year or not LOL!!!

I've used a lovely digi image from Saturated Canary for this one called Christmas Angel, A Ragamuffin

I've kept the added decoration nice and simple, just making a vellum wrap and tying it with some lovely satin ribbon.

I'm entering this candle into the following challenges:

The Ribbon Girls Challenge - Jingle all the way to Christmas
Stamptacular Sunday - Anything Christmas
Saturated Canary - Anything Goes
The Fairytale Challenge - Christmas

Thanks for stopping by, hope you like it.

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Penni
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Elisabeth Bell's World November / December Challenge

 
Hi

It's time for another challenge over at Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog.  This month we have a fabulous Sketch for you.

And here's my card:

The image is from Whiff of Joy and is called Melinda with Cookies, I coloured it using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up:

RECIPE:

Image - Melinda with Cookies from Whiff of Joy

Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps 

Papers and Card - From my stash

Tools - Nesties Labels Eleven, Whimsy Stamps Ticket Die and Cheery Lynn Designs Doily with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Frond Punch

Embellishments - Ribbon, Flowers and Gems all from my stash 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Southern Girls Challenge - Embellishment Bingo (I used the line Die Cuts - Gems - Ribbon)
Deep Ocean Challenge - C as ...
Anything Goes Challenge - A Real Sweetie
BnW Challenge - Christmas

So why not hop on over the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog and see what the rest of our talented Design Team have created.  Our challenge lasts for a whole month and you can use any stamp or image designed by Elisabeth Bell, so there's not excuse for not joining in !!!

There's an amazing prize on offer for the winner this month too - A a $20.00 Gift card from Michelle's Scrapbooking and More, plus 2 digi's of their choice from the Elisabeth Bell's Design and that's not all, we hope that the winner will join us as a Guest Designer for the next challenge.  Now how's that for an amazing prize?  

Thanks for stopping by.

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Penni

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Mr & Mrs

 
Hi

I've got a couple of altered jars to show you today.  I've made these for my boys to take to there school Christmas Fayre for the Jar Tombola.  They also make fabulous gifts for friends.

I started with two empty coffee jars.  I found some lovely vellum with sparkle snowflakes in my stash, there was enough to make two wraps to go around the jars.  I used one of the super Snowmen from Magnolia and coloured them with my Copic Markers.  I used some Glamour Dust Glitter to give the snowflake some sparkle.  I then embellished the jars with some matching seambinding and a snowflake charm which I attached with Baker's Twine.  I filled the jars with mint imperials - they look like snowballs!!!

Here's a close up of the snowmen.

Mr Snowman

Mrs Snowman

For the lids I die cut and layered some snowflakes.

I'm entering these jars into the following challenges: 

Party Time Tuesdays - "Snow" us what you've got

Magnolia Mania - A Gift

Lothian Crafts - Christmas

Creative Craft Challenge - Free for All

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Snowflakes

7 Kids College Fund - Non Traditional Christmas Colours
4 Craft Chicks - Snowflakes

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like these jars. 

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Penni

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A Gift Box

 
Hi

Today, I want to show you a gift box I've made and decorated using a gorgeous image from Elisabeth Bell Designs.

I made the box using my Crafters Companion Ultimate Pro.  This is the perfect tool for box making, they are so simple to make, I'd recommend it everytime.
The image is called Eden's 2nd Christmas and I coloured it using my Copic Markers and some Copic Spica Glitter Pens.   Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this gift box into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Belles 'n' Whistles Challenge - Christmas Challenge
Top Tip Tuesday - More Than One Fold
Ribbon Carousel - Holiday Hoopla
Creative Craft Challenge - Free For All
Bah! Humbug - Gift Bag or Box

RECIPE: 

Image: Eden's 2nd Christmas from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers and Copic Spica Pens
Tools: Crafters Companion Ultimate Pro.  Nesties Large and Small Circles and Go Kreate Concentric Tags all with Sizzix Big Shot
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon and Twine: From my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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WOYWW

 
Hi

Time for another WOYWW.  I've actually cheated this week - this was my workspace on Saturday.

I guess you're wondering why Orion is sporting such a gorgeous hat...

Well he has now gotten to "that age" and it was time for "that little operation".  He has been so funny in his hat - he quickly learnt how to use it as a scoop and would scoop up his toys and anything else he fancied!!!  He also loved to spend much of his time having me rub his neck and scratch his ears, which of course I dutifully did!!!

You'll be pleased to know that he has now had his post op check up and his hat has been removed.  He's now back to his troublesome self, making mischief with his two buddies.

Anyway, thanks for stopping by today.

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Penni
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Another Christmas Candle

 
Hi

I've decorated another candle for Christmas.  This time I've used a gorgeous Digi image from Saturated Canary called Whispy a Fairy.

I printed the image onto tissue paper and coloured it using my Copic Markers.  I kept the rest of the decoration simple, just making a vellum wrap for the bottom and adding some red ribbon and a poinsettia.

I'm entering this candle into the following challenges:

Quirky Crafts - Clean and Simple
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Lothian Crafts - Christmas
Fussy and Fancy - Make a Gift / Anything but a Card
Crafty Ribbons - Anything but a Card
By the Cute & Girly - Christmas Girls

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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Digi Bells November Release Blog Hop

 
Hi

It's time for another Digi Bells Release Blog Hop.   If you've arrived here from Janneke's Blog then you're on the right track.  If not then hop of over to Michele's Blog for the start of our hop.

Elisabeth Bell has designed another fabulous Digi Image for us.
It's called "Creative Genius"

Here's my card:

As usual, I coloured the image using my Copic Markers.
Here's a close-up:

I love the Kitty Kat - it reminds me of Orion!!!

RECIPE:

Image: Creative Genius Digi Image from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: Stampin' Up
Embellishments: Flowers, Charm, Ribbon all from my stash.  Decorative Metal Corner from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Would you like to win this Digi Image?  All you need to do is complete the Blog Hop leaving a comment on each blog and then two winners will be picked at random - You have until December 2 at 9am (Arizona Time) to leave comments.  The winners will be picked and posted on The Digi Bells Blog on 3 December.

There's also a second way to win - Complete the hop and leave comments and then make a card, post it on your blog and link it to the Digi Bells Release Post.  The theme is ANYTHING GOES" and you can use ANY image designed by Elisabeth Bell.  This will also end on 2 December at 9AM (Arizona Time) and the winner will be posted on The Digi Bells Blog on 3 December.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Your next stop on Hop is Sebrina - Enjoy!!!

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Penni
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DT Call at Copic Marker Europe

 

There's a DT Call currently under way at Copic Marker Europe 

Click HERE for all the details.

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Penni

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A Card and A Video

Hi

Today I want to show you a video I made for Copic Marker Europe showing how I colour images with sepia tones.

When I colour sepia tones I like to use the following Markers:

Faces – E50, E51, E53
Hair – E50, E31, E55
Clothes – E40, E41, E43, E44

Of course, it is also fun to experiment with other E numbered markers to find the shades that you like.  This selection is just my favourite.

 Here's the card I made using this image: 

And a close-up of the image itself:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges: 

Totally Tilda - Christmas with No Reds, No Greens and No Blues

Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Christmas

Deep Ocean - Vintage

Creatalicious - Christmas and Sparkles

2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Monochromatic

RECIPE:

Stamps: Image - Magical Tilda with Wand from Magnolia.  Sentiment - Magnolia.  Music Background - Whimsy Stamps

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Papers: From my stash

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts with added Stickles Glitter Glue

Feather, Ribbon, Pearls and Decorative Metal Corner: All from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you enjoyed my video.

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Penni

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WOYWW + Kitty Kats

 
Hi

Wednesday again - already !!!

Well, here's my workspace - I've had to cover what I'm working on as it's DT work, but you get the idea.  As you can see I'm being closely supervised by the lovely Erin....

... and of course, Orion and Thomas too.

I'm amazed by how big Orion is.  Thomas is a 4 year old Bengal and, as you can see, Orion is well on the way to growing much larger than him and he is only 6 months old!!!!

There's never a dull moment with a Maine Coon in the house.  Poor William just wanted to read his book, but Orion was having none of it.  Of course, being the good mother that I am, I got out the camera ... well wouldn't you ?

I hope you enjoyed a peek into my crazy world!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

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Penni
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A Tasty Read - Digi Bells DT Post

 
Hi

For my Digi Bells DT Post this time I chose to you a fabulous Digi called "A Tasty Read".

Here's my card:

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and added some Flower Soft for the grass and flowers.
Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Divas by Design - Use Metal
Crafty Catz Challenge - Use  a Digi Image
C.R.A.F.T. - Cute
Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Recipe:

Image: A Tasty Read from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my Stash
Tools: Nesties Large Squares with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Frond Punch
Embellishments: Ribbon, Charm and Brads from my stash.  Flowers and Decorative Metal Corner from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Flower Soft.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

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Penni
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There's Candy at The Craft Barn !!!

 

WOW!!!!! 

You won't want to miss this

This amazing Candy is on offer over at The Craft Barn to celebrate 600 Followers 

Click HERE for all the details. 

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Penni

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A Simple Candle

Hi

Today I want to show you a candle.  I've kept it nice and simple, decorating it with just a stamped image and some red ribbon.

The image is Gruffies Box of Ornaments from House Mouse Designs and the ribbon is from my stash. 

I'm entering this into the following challenges: 

Crafty Ribbons - Anything but a card

2 Sisters - Anything Goes 

Stampavie and More - Anything Goes

Totally Gorgeous - Christmas Traditions 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Thanks for looking.

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Penni

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WOYWW + Kitty Kats

Hi

No workspace from me today - just a cute snuggly kitty kat.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Penni

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Something Different for Christmas

 
Hi

I have a Christmas card to show you today.  I made this using one of Krista Smith's fabulous images from Saturated Canary.

This image is called Hot Cocoa and I coloured it using my Copic Markers.
Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Use a Charm
Jelly Park Challenge - Non Traditional Christmas Colours
One Stitch At A Time - Use a Digi

RECIPE:

Image: Hot Cocoa - Digi from Saturated Canary
Sentiment: Magnolia
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Deckled Mega Rectangles and Cuttlebug Snowflake Embossing Folder both with Sizzix Big Shot  
Embellishments: Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Brads, Twine, Gems and Charm all from my stash.  Stickles  Glitter Glue.  Silver Spray Glitter

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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Console Concentration

 
Hi

Today I want to show you the card I made for my eldest son's birthday.

I found this perfect image at Mo's Digital Pencil called Video Boy.

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Simon Says ... - Buttons
Paper Play - Button Up
i Copic Lover - Manly Theme

Recipe:

Image - Video Boy from Mo's Digital Pencil
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers & Card - From my stash
Button, Twine & Ribbon - From my stash

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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Midwinter Tilda

 
Hi

Today I want to show you a card I've made using one of the new Magnolia Stamps from the Sweet Christmas Collection, she's called Midwinter Tilda with Lantern.

I coloured Tilda using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Lothian Crafts Challenge - Christmas
Just Magnolia and hAnglar sTanglar - Christmas is Coming
Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons - BINGO (I chose the line Punches/Dies - Flowers - Ribbon)
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Christmas
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (plus a bit of bling)
By The Cute & Girly - Christmas Girls
One Stitch at a Time - Christmas

RECIPE:

Stamps: Midwinter Tilda with Lantern and Sentiment Stamp both by Magnolia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: Magnolia
Card: From my stash
Embellishments: Flowers, Holly, Ribbon all from my stash.  Stickles Glitter Glue
Tools: Nesties Labels 8 and Small Circles with Sizzix Big Shot.  Paper Trimmer.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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